OGCA News

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Trailblazing women look forward to a new era at Women in Construction Gala

Women from all aspects of construction, from CEOs to those on the tools, shared their stories of success and struggle during the inaugural Women in Construction Gala.

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BuildForce Canada Releases Labour Market Report

Labour market challenges could continue across Ontario’s construction industry into the near future, as ongoing activity in both the residential and non-residential sectors builds employment to a peak in 2028 and adds pressure to already-tight recruiting conditions.

BuildForce Canada published its 2023–2032 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Ontario.

Visit https://www.buildforce.ca/en/lmi/forecast-summary-reports to view the full article online.

Industry News

Bill C-228: Pension Protection Act

On April 18, 2023, Canada’s Senate passed Bill C-228, the Pension Protection Act.1 Should it become law (which is expected to occur later in 2023), Bill C-228 will impact the order of payments to creditors in the event an employer becomes bankrupt or insolvent, such that certain liabilities arising from a defined-benefit pension plan will be paid ahead of other creditors.

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Don’t let water damage sideline your construction project

Severe water damage can cause several challenges for construction companies. Related project delays can translate into increased costs in labour and materials and can also drive up financing costs from lenders to finish the project, heavily impacting developers’ bottom lines. The reality is that water damage during the construction stage of a building is one of the largest risks to completing a project on time and on budget.

Learn how leak detection technology can help

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OGCA's Women in Construction Event

On Friday, April 28th, 2023, the OGCA held its inaugural Women in Construction event, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC).

The OGCA would like to thank our sponsors, and all who attended in making the event a great success!

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Safety

Remembering Bot Gutierrez: A Story of Workplace Tragedy

As we kiss our loved ones goodbye before they head off to work, we hope they return home in the same condition they left. Regrettably, this isn’t the case for some of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to a workplace injury. In episode #54 of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we invite Eugene Gutierrez to share his story of the event that transpired on November 27th 2017, a day that profoundly impacted his family’s life with the tragic passing of his father in a workplace tragedy.

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Contemporary and versatile: Maglin's 970 Bench

Strike a contemporary note with a sleek bench that will never go out of style. The Maglin 900 Series – 970 Bench combines a slim profile with meticulous craftsmanship. Material options include Ipe wood slats in variable widths, High Density Paper Composite (HDPC), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or stunning lasered steel panels that echo the natural world with a pattern of windswept grass.

Learn more

Koren Roth, Manager, Mental Health and Well-Being at Medcor Canada, provides tips on how we can manage our time effectively. She speaks to employees who have never learned this skill, and are unsure how to start. Small changes in our thinking and actions we take can make a huge impact on multiple areas of our lives. When we manage our time and don’t feel like we are burning out, we also feel accomplished and better about ourselves.

If you struggle with time management, feel free to book a one-on-one session with me to learn more about the skills and strategies you can incorporate today!

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